What happened on Friday June 22, 1990?

Here's what happened on June 22, 1990:

• Checkpoint Charlie dismantled: A Cold War symbol falls On June 22, 1990, Checkpoint Charlie, the iconic border crossing between East and West Berlin, was ceremoniously dismantled. This marked the end of its 29-year role as a symbol of Cold War division. The ceremony was attended by foreign ministers from the United States, the United Kingdom, France, the Soviet Union, East Germany, and West Germany, signifying a new era of cooperation and the impending reunification of Germany. source: bbc.com
• Glastonbury Festival 1990 showcases diverse musical talent The 1990 Glastonbury Festival, held from June 22 to 24, featured a wide array of artists across genres, including The Cure, Happy Mondays, Sinéad O'Connor, De La Soul, Ry Cooder, Aswad, and World Party. The event attracted 70,000 attendees, with tickets priced at £38. Notably, the festival was renamed to Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts to reflect its diverse attractions. £100,000 was raised for CND and local charities. However, the festival concluded with confrontations between security and New Age Travellers, resulting in 235 arrests and £50,000 worth of damage. source: bbc.com
• Ilya Frank, Nobel Prize Physicist, Dies at 81 Ilya Mikhailovich Frank, a Soviet physicist renowned for his work on Cherenkov radiation, passed away on June 22, 1990, in Moscow at the age of 81. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1958 for his contributions to the understanding of Cherenkov radiation. source: britannica.com
• Billy Joel performs at Yankee Stadium On June 22, 1990, Billy Joel became the first artist to perform a rock concert at Yankee Stadium, marking a historic moment in the venue's history. The concert was filmed and released as 'Billy Joel: Live at Yankee Stadium' in late 1990. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Florida enacts ban on thong swimsuits at state beaches On June 22, 1990, the Florida Cabinet enacted a law prohibiting the wearing of thong swimsuits and string bikinis at state parks and beaches. This legislation aimed to regulate beach attire on state property, leading to public controversy and protests. Despite the ban, sales of thong swimsuits increased, as they were still permitted on private property and non-state beaches. source: miamiherald.com

Events in 1990

June 22, 1990: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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June 22, 1990 was a Friday and it was the 173rd day of the year 1990 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 22, 1990 can also be written as 6/22/1990 in the US and as 22/6/1990 in UK and Europe.

June 22, 1990 in June 1990 calendar

Famous people born on June 22, 1990:

• Andrea Huisgen

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Famous people born on June 22nd

Famous people died on June 22, 1990:

• Ilya Frank

  Soviet physicist who shared the 1958 Nobel Prize in Physics for the groundbreaking discovery of Cherenkov radiation, a phenomenon of...

• Il´ja Mikhailovich Frank

  Prize laureate for the discovery and the interpretation of the Cherenkov effect.

Famous people who died in 1990

Famous people who died on June 22nd

June 22, 1990: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 22, 1990 was It Must Have Been Love by Roxette, according to the music chart for the week June 18th and June 24th.

1. Roxette - It Must Have Been Love
2. New Kids On The Block - Step By Step
3. Bell Biv DeVoe - Poison
4. Wilson Phillips - Hold On
5. Phil Collins - Do You Remember?

June 22, 1990: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 22, 1990 was World In Motion by Englandneworder, according to the music chart for the week June 18th and June 24th.

1. Englandneworder - World In Motion
2. Adamski - Killer
3. Elton John - Sacrifice / Healing Hands
4. The Adventures Of Stevie V - Dirty Cash
5. Chad Jackson - Hear The Drummer (Get Wicked)

June 22, 1990: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 22, 1990 was U Can't Touch This by M.C. Hammer, according to the music chart for the week June 18th and June 24th.

1. M.C. Hammer - U Can't Touch This
2. Today - Why You Get Funky On Me (From "House Party")
3. Troop - All I Do Is Think Of You
4. Klymaxx - Good Love
5. Quincy Jones With Tevin Campbell - Tomorrow (A Better You, Better Me)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 22nd is Cancer.

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June 22, 1990: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 22, 1990 is Horse and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 22, 1990 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 22, 1990 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on June 22, 1990 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 04:48 am and setting at 09:42 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 08, 1990 while the next full moon would come on Jul 08, 1990.

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Someone born on June 22, 1990 is:

35 years 11 months old,

or 431 months and 3 days old,

or 1874 weeks and 3 days old,

or 13121 days old,

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You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on June 22, 1990.

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